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Whataburger Team of the Week: Cy Ranch Takes Down No. 1 C.E. King
The Mustangs delivered one of Week 2’s biggest surprises, knocking off VYPE’s previously No. 1-ranked C.E. King, 31-28, on a walk-off 40-yard field goal.
For the performance, Coach William Blaylock and the Cypress Ranch Mustangs are the Week 2 Whataburger Team of the Week.
Led by UH commit Braden Baker at quarterback, Cypress Ranch shocked the Houston high school football landscape by taking down CE King, a Class 6A Division II state finalist last season.
It was a true team effort.
Baker orchestrated the offense, SMU commit Amari Vickerson helped lead the defense, and Nate Carrier delivered the clutch moment with the game-winning 40-yard field goal as time expired.
It was the kind of win that can change the trajectory of a season.
The Mustangs showed they can compete with — and beat — the best teams in the Houston area.
Now, Cypress Ranch has to build on the momentum.
Next up: Nimitz High School.
Cypress Ranch's Braden Baker (Houston commit)
HOMETOWN HERO: Cy Ranch’s Baker Looking to Put On for the City
“It’s something I’ve been waiting for,” Baker said of his upcoming senior season. “I’m really excited for my senior year and I think it’s going to be a big season.”
In 2025, Cy Ranch reached the Regional Semifinals for the first time since 2014, the year the Mustangs advanced to the State Championship game. For Baker, the upcoming campaign is about ushering Cypress Ranch back toward those heights.
“I want to lead my team to State,” he said. “From a recognition standpoint, I want to earn all-district honors or even District MVP and really solidify my legacy at Cy Ranch.”
Baker’s commitment to the local Houston Cougars this offseason added another layer of motivation heading into the 2026 campaign — the opportunity to represent his hometown on an even bigger stage.
Matt Powell (VYPE)
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“It means the world to me being able to show out in front of my city,” Baker said. “I’m definitely going to show Houston fans what they’re getting next year.”
While Baker’s motivation heading into his senior season stems from several different factors, perhaps the biggest driving force is his desire to prove consistency. He understands the spotlight that comes with his success and knows the question surrounding him: was last season a breakthrough, or the beginning of something bigger?
“I’m trying to prove that I’m supposed to be where I am right now,” he said. “I want to show people that last year wasn’t just a one-time deal and that I’m going to keep improving my senior year.”
With a championship pursuit ahead and a new chapter waiting at Houston, Baker enters 2026 determined to show that his rise was only the beginning.
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